The effects of distraction on younger drivers: A neurophysiological perspective

Jake  Goldsworthy; Christopher N Watling; Chae  Rose; Gregoire Larue

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104147

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The effects of distraction on younger drivers: A neurophysiological perspective

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The effects of distraction on younger drivers: A neurophysiological perspective

Jake Goldsworthy, Christopher N Watling, Chae Rose and Gregoire Larue

Applied Ergonomics, Vol.114, pp.1-9

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104147

PMID: 37832340

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Distraction

Neurophysiology

Younger drivers

Distracted driving remains a significant cause of traffic accidents globally, including in Australia. However, many younger drivers still admit to using a phone while driving. A simulated driving study investigated the neuro-physiological effects of visual, auditory, and higher-order cognitive (i.e., requiring the use of executive functions) distraction on young drivers. In total, 24 young adults aged 18–25 years completed four 8 min simulated driving sessions while concurrently engaging in various distractor tasks. Neurophysiological arousal was measured via EEG. Additionally, subjective workload and objective driving performance were assessed. Frontal beta and gamma power exhibited their highest levels during tasks involving higher-order cognitive and visual demands. The higher-order cognitive condition was rated as the most mentally demanding. In comparison, the visual condition had the most significant impact on both the standard deviation of speed and standard deviation of lateral positioning. This study has significant implications for all road users, particularly those aged 18–25 years, and it reinforces the importance of not using a phone while driving.

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Title: The effects of distraction on younger drivers: A neurophysiological perspective
Authors: Jake Goldsworthy (Corresponding Author) - The University of Western Australia
Christopher N Watling (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Chae Rose (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Gregoire Larue (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Road Safety Research Collaboration
Publication details: Applied Ergonomics, Vol.114, pp.1-9
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104147
ISSN: 1872-9126
PMID: 37832340
Copyright note: This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Organisation Unit: Road Safety Research Collaboration; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99971191802621
Output Type: Journal article

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